Description
Cheesy taco rolls blend Mexican-inspired flavors with irresistible comfort. Crispy tortillas wrapped around seasoned meat and melted cheese create a delightful handheld treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Cheese and Dough:
- 5 colby jack cheese sticks, cut in half
- 1 tube refrigerated Pillsbury pizza dough
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dry parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 425F and coating a baking sheet with non-stick spray to ensure easy release of the rolls.
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook the ground beef, removing any excess grease. Incorporate taco seasoning and stir until evenly distributed. Allow the meat mixture to cool completely to prevent dough from becoming soggy.
- Carefully unroll the pizza dough on a clean surface and slice it into precise rectangular sections – first splitting lengthwise, then creating 5 equal segments from each half.
- Distribute the cooled taco meat along the center of each rectangular dough section, positioning a cheese stick directly on top of the meat filling.
- Carefully fold and roll the dough around the meat and cheese, employing gentle pressure to seal the edges completely and prevent filling from escaping during baking.
- Craft a savory butter glaze by combining melted butter with garlic powder and finely chopped parsley. Gently brush this aromatic mixture across the surface of each assembled roll.
- Position the prepared rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching, and slide into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the exterior transforms into a rich, golden-brown color.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with these quick and easy taco-inspired cheese rolls that combine the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with comforting cheesy goodness.
- Perfectly seal the edges of each roll to prevent filling from leaking during baking, ensuring a neat and delicious presentation.
- Use pre-shredded cheese sticks for convenience, but feel free to experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or cheddar for unique flavor profiles.
- Fresh pizza dough works best for achieving a soft, pillowy texture that complements the spicy taco meat filling.
- Allow the taco meat to cool slightly before assembling rolls to prevent dough from becoming soggy and maintain structural integrity.
- Pro tip: Serve these rolls with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for a complete and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg